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Carbon anode for a lithium rechargeable electrochemical cell and a process for its production

US5554462A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1994
Grant dateSep 10, 1996
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention concerns a carbon anode for a lithium rechargeable electrochemical cell, comprising a graphite-containing carbon-containing material which includes, prior to electrical cycling, at least a first phase constituted by graphite having a rhombohedral crystal structure and comprising a fraction of more than 10%.

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